February 18, 2006

A Geysir Named Strokkur


The only non-dormant geysir at Geysir is Strokkur. It erupts every 5 minutes and then 2 or 3 times in a row. Here it is looking like a regular piece of real estate.
Strokkur Geysir

Just before Strokkur is about to erupt an enormous turquoise bubble rises to the surface.
Strokkur Closeup

And then the rush of water starts to break through.
Start

Here is the rest of that photo sequence. You can't tell from the photo but that's 15 - 20 feet high and the fountain can blow as high as 35 feet.
Strokkur After

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